Application
The manner in which citizenship is obtained is called ‘naturalization’. To qualify for this process, permanent residents who have had their status for at least 3 years during a 5 year period may apply.
Canadian citizenship requires that you:
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Have been a permanent resident of Canada
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Have lived in Canada for 3 of out the last 5 years
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Have filed your taxes, if applicable
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Pass a test on your rights, responsibilities and knowledge of Canada
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Prove your language skills
Different requirements arise if you are a minor or you may find yourself ineligible for Canadian citizenship if you are under a removal order or have a criminal record in Canada.
Applications typically take about 12 months to process and include pre-screening to ensure that your application has been completed properly and the residence rule has been met but also includes the citizenship test, interview and ceremony.
Canadian citizenship is automatically obtained by those born in Canada or by individuals whose parent is a first-generation Canadian citizen. For individuals who are permanent residents, Canadian citizenship can be applied for after living in Canada for a specified residency period. Citizenship will afford them certain privileges, not enjoyed by permanent residents, such as the right to vote in elections and the ability to obtain a Canadian passport.
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REVOCATION
It is possible that a naturalized Canadian citizen can lose their Canadian citizenship: namely by fraud in either their citizenship application process or their permanent residency application process. Those suspected of committing fraud in their application process will be given notice of the allegations against them, disclosure of evidence and an opportunity to respond to the allegations. The process to revoke citizenship is initiated by the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration but the final decision is made by the Federal Court.
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